Maple-Miso Roasted Turnips

The small, round, mild white turnips need little intervention to knock your taste bud’s socks off. But the sweetness of the maple and the umami-ness of the miso work beautifully with this peppery turnip. From my kitchen.

• 1 bunch turnips, remove greens* leaving about 1″of stem
• 1 T miso
• 1 T maple syrup
• 1 T olive oil

Preheat oven to 425°F

Stir together miso, maple syrup and olive oil. You will have more than you need, consider lightly sautéing the greens with the excess.

Coat the turnips with the miso-maple mixture and spread on a cookie sheet. Roast for 10-15 minutes, until starting to brown and caramelize.

*Note: Don’t toss those greens! While the turnips are roasting, I like to sauté the greens and serve the turnips nestled in their greens. Coarsely chop the greens — cut in half or thirds. Sauté in a little bit of olive or toasted peanut oil, add a little garlic if you like, and a hearty splash of sake or crisp white wine. Season w/ salt & pepper to taste and enjoy.